News
ICPA (Aust) presents pre-Budget Submission
ICPA (Aust) has called upon the Federal Government to commit funds to isolated families across the country in its pre-budget Submission.
Open letter to the Federal Government calling for an urgent increase to the AIC
ICPA (Aust) has written to Minister for Social Services urging the government to increase the AIC Basic Boarding Allowance.
Increase AIC Petition
Increase $4000+ to Federal Govt Assistance for Isolated Children Basic Boarding Allowance
2025 AIC Updates - Rates and Dates
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has made some policy changes in relation to AIC.
ICPA Launches RREd Day 2026
Australian families encouraged to Wear Red on Wednesday, 16 September 2026, to support rural and remote education
Increased Living Away From Home Allowance
The Australian Government has increased Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) payment rates
Pedals Magazine - July 2026
The July edition of ICPA (Aust) Pedals Magazine is out now. Come and have a sneak peek of what's inside the covers.
Federal Conference
ICPA Australia’s 55th Annual Conference will be held on the Gold Coast on 29/30 July, 2026.
CAN Radio & ADSL Internet is changing
CAN Radio, also known as HCRC or Radio Phone & ADSL internet is being retired.
Mission Statement
The ICPA actively pursues equitable access to education for all students in rural and remote areas of Australia.
Federal Allowances 2025
The 2025 Federal Allowances for rural and remote education has been collated and released.
IHC Announcement
Exciting news regarding the qualification exemption for In Home Care (IHC) educators working in remote and very remote areas.
Call for Critical Funding Increases
The Isolated Children’s Parents’ Association (ICPA) Australia is calling on the Federal Government to commit to critical funding increases.
Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) Second Instalment Information
The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) is designed to support students from outer regional, remote, or very remote locations in pursuing tertiary education.
4 Season generous donation to ICPA
A NEW range of nutrition blocks has been launched with 5 per cent of sales going to the Isolated Children's Parent's Association.
Conference Dates
Federal and State ICPA Councils hold annual Conferences across Australia where members gather to discuss rural and remote education challenges.
